Olivia's 2nd Birthday Party

We celebrated Olivia's birthday with some friends. Our friends Mark, Diane Kirby & Abby and Tom & Olivia came over to celebrate. We had a Dora birthday cake! Playing the piano with Abby.

Showing my balloons to Diane.

I see you... Diane.

Hi Diane!

My Dora birthday cake.

Kirby, Megan, Abby and Olivia.

I can eat with a fork.

Yummy cake.... I love cake.

Wizard of Oz.... staring Megan Walker

Megan's music class put on a short version of 'The Wizard of Oz'. Meg was the Scarecrow. She did a great job!

New Hat!

Blowing Bubbles....

Happy 2nd Birthday Olivia!

Mommy & Daddy got me a Dora Big Wheel... it is so much fun! Megan helping me.

I think I got it.

Bye!

My first birthday cake.... yummy!

Today Olivia turned 2. Bob's mom came to celebrate the day. Megan had a music program at school this morning. Megan did a GREAT job!

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, OLIVIA! HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, OLIVIA!

You are 2 today! WOW! Mommy can't believe it! You are now a toddler! However, you will always be Mommies baby! "I love you very much sweet girl!''

Love, Mom

Aunt Juju & Uncle Ooie

We enjoyed a visit with my sister, Julie and her husband, Gary. Olivia calls them Juju & Ooie.

Aunt Ann & Kayla stop by for a visit.

Playing with Aunt Ann.

Playing with her cousin, Kayla.

Playing With Grace

Olivia & I went over to my friend, Tom's house. His daughter, Grace will be 5 in May. It was nice seeing a good friend.

Tom & Grace

Yum.... ice cream!

Olivia is just like her big sister (Megan) she loves ice cream! Miss you MaeMae. XXOO

Reading With Nana!

Fun With Play-Doh

Fun In The Sun

Hut, Hut, Hut....

Catch!

Run....

Kissing Juju.

Kyle, Tyler & Olivia

Tyler & Olivia

Today was a fun day in the sun. My sister (Julie) and her boys (Tyler & Kyle) were in Hastings for the weekend. The boys played football with Olivia. Olivia had lots of fun running around.

1 Year Ago Today.....

One year ago today a beautiful shy scared baby was placed in my arms. Bob & I cried tears of joy. Our family was now complete. The long wait was over, we finally had Olivia. I can't believe it has been a year, it has gone by so fast. Olivia is a true joy and is such a happy baby.

I have been asked when I am going to have her go to a Mom's Day Out one or two days a week. The answer is "I just don't want to leave her and be apart from her". When Megan was her age she went to one, I needed that break. Here I am 11 years later you would think this old brod would want/need a break.... but I don't want to be away from Olivia. I know that it would be good for Olivia so I will have her in a program in the fall. I am sure Olivia will do fine, I'm just worried about me. Haha!

I will forever carry a special place in my heart for China. We went half way around the world to get our daughter. A trip of a life-time. WONDERFUL!

Happy Gotcha Day Olivia!

Love, Mommy